Childproofing Checklist
Suggested child safety devices
1.
Safety latches and locks for cabinets and drawers in kitchens, bathrooms, and other areas to help prevent poisonings and
other injuries.
2.
Safety gates to help prevent falls down stairs and to keep children from entering rooms and other areas with possible
dangers.
3.
Door knob covers and door locks to help prevent children from entering rooms and other areas with possible dangers.
4.
Anti-scald devices for faucets and shower heads and set your water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help
prevent burns from hot water.
5.
Smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom and outside sleeping areas to alert you to fires.
6.
Window guards and safety netting to help prevent falls from windows, balconies, decks, and landings.
7.
Corner and edge bumpers to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces.
8.
Outlet covers and outlet plates to help prevent electrocution.
9.
A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm near sleeping areas to help prevent CO poisoning.
10. A tassel on each separate window blind cord and inner cord stops on mini blinds to help prevent strangulation.
11. Anchors to avoid furniture and appliance tip-overs.
12. Layers of protection with pools and spas.
Source: U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission